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Challenger Early College High — School Profile & District Info
High|Hickory, North Carolina|Catawba County Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
Hickory, NC 28602
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
362
Student:Teacher
24.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
Catawba County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
47.2%
Phone
(828)485-2980School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
>=95%
Math Proficiency
>=90%
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
6 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.9:1
Worse than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,487
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 55%Local 26%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
376
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Early College High
Challenger Early College High currently enrolls 362 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.